BSI Chapter 1: Borrowing Money from Wang Xifeng to Seize the Embroidered Uniform Guard
Chapter 1: Borrowing Money from Wang Xifeng to Seize the Embroidered Uniform Guard
Rongguo Mansion.
It was the height of summer, and a torrential downpour was falling outside.
Rainwater flowed down the attic into the ditch, and Jia Huan, holding an umbrella, felt uneasy.
He transmigrated into the body of Jia Huan, a despised illegitimate son in "Dream of the Red Chamber," who was bullied by Lady Wang, ridiculed by the women, and even looked down upon by his own sister, Tan Chun.
"No, I absolutely cannot live a life of mediocrity like Jia Huan in the original story, a life spent being trampled underfoot."
"I want to climb up and reach the top of this world!"
Jia Huan silently made up his mind.
Just then, a sharp voice rang out.
"Brother Huan, you've gotten into trouble again?"
Upon hearing the voice, Jia Huan immediately closed his umbrella and went to greet him.
He walked through three courtyards and soon saw a mature and beautiful young woman dressed in gorgeous clothes.
This young woman had an incredibly voluptuous figure, a delicate face, and skin as white as mutton fat jade; she was truly irresistible.
It is none other than one of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling – Wang Xifeng!
"Greetings, sister-in-law," Jia Huan said respectfully.
"Hey! You uncouth fellow, trying to imitate literature? Looks like you've gotten yourself into big trouble. Speak up!"
"I want to borrow money from my sister-in-law."
"How much do you want to borrow?"
"three hundred."
"Three hundred? You call yourself a member of the Jia family? Three hundred coins have stumped you? You even have to ask me to lend you some? Ping'er, give him one tael of silver!"
As soon as Wang Xifeng finished speaking, a very pretty maid came out of the side room with a string of coins in her hand.
Seeing this, Jia Huan lowered his voice and said:
"It's three hundred taels."
"What did you say?!"
Wang Xifeng suddenly stood up, her expression changing drastically.
"Do you think my money falls from the sky? Did you kill someone in a horse accident and need money to settle it? Or did you lose a fortune at the casino?"
Ping'er, who was standing nearby, was also startled when she saw this.
"No, I haven't caused any trouble. I just really need the money urgently, so I'm asking you to lend me some, sister-in-law!"
Jia Huan's biological mother, Aunt Zhao, only received one tael of silver per month, so there was no way she could come up with such a huge sum of money.
Wang Xifeng treated Jia Huan fairly well, although she would scold him from time to time, it was out of disappointment that she felt he was not living up to his potential.
After all, the previous incarnation, Jia Huan, was indeed a scoundrel and a good-for-nothing.
When Jia Huan got into trouble, Wang Xifeng would still protect him, and besides, Wang Xifeng was wealthy and had plenty of spare money.
That's why Jia Huan, in his desperation, thought of asking Wang Xifeng for money.
"No way! You good-for-nothing brat, you never learn anything good, you're always out gallivanting around, and you think you can squander my money? Don't even think about it!"
Seeing Wang Xifeng's displeasure, Jia Huan was extremely anxious.
As a time traveler, it wouldn't be difficult for him to earn three hundred taels of silver if he was willing to spend some time.
But today there is a very good opportunity that he doesn't want to miss, so he urgently needs three hundred taels.
It would be difficult for him to gather three hundred taels in a single day.
Just yesterday, Jia Huan heard a secret: a Jinyiwei (Imperial Guard) commander was selling official positions.
A position as a guard in the Imperial Guard is offered for three hundred taels of silver!
This is as black as it gets.
You should know that an ordinary person's annual expenses are about three taels of silver, while those poor and struggling families may not even have one and a half taels a year.
But Jia Huan was determined to get this position!
As a time traveler, he naturally has some kind of cheat code.
"Deep Blue Skill Point System" was a cheat program that Jia Huan wrote in his previous life when he was a programmer in a martial arts game he developed.
The program is very simple: whenever he kills or captures someone with sin value, the sin value is converted into dark blue attribute points.
The dark blue attribute points can be used to add points and strengthen oneself.
When he transmigrated, the "Deep Blue Point System" also transmigrated with him.
Therefore, in this life, as long as Jia Huan acts well, he can change his fate with his unparalleled martial arts skills and stand at the pinnacle of this world!
To obtain enough Dark Blue attribute points, you need to kill or capture enough evil people.
What position is legally authorized to execute or apprehend the most and most wicked criminals?
The answer is the Embroidered Uniform Guard!
"What, are you mute?"
Wang Xifeng stared at Jia Huan with her phoenix eyes and said.
Faced with this situation, Jia Huan could only take a deep breath and then sincerely say:
"Good sister-in-law, please help me this time. I, Jia Huan, am hated by everyone in the Jia family. Only you will speak up for me. If I become successful in the future, I will definitely protect you for the rest of my life."
"Oh! That's hilarious. Do I need a brat like you to protect me?"
Wang Xifeng was rather dismissive of Jia Huan's words, but for no reason, she felt a warmth in her heart.
Ping'er, standing to the side, also stared wide-eyed at Young Master Huan with curiosity in her eyes.
She heard that Jia Huan had been seriously ill a few days ago, but it seems that he had turned misfortune into blessing and had become enlightened.
How intelligent was Wang Xifeng?
She naturally realized that Jia Huan's visit to her this time was not to borrow money to continue his life of debauchery, but rather that he had something truly important to discuss.
So Wang Xifeng then said:
"Tell me the truth, and let me think about it. If you dare utter a single falsehood, then get out of here immediately!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Huan did not hide anything and chose to answer truthfully.
"Sister-in-law, the reason I need these three hundred taels of silver is because I want to work for the Embroidered Uniform Guard, to become a guard!"
As soon as Jia Huan finished speaking, Wang Xifeng's brows furrowed into a deep frown, a hint of anger rising within her.
"How old are you to be going out on official business? And to the Embroidered Uniform Guard no less?"
"Our Jia family is renowned for its noble character and integrity, yet you now wish to engage in such a shameful and despicable profession?"
"Right now, everyone in the capital is secretly cursing the Embroidered Uniform Guard. And you want to join them as a lowly strongman? It's utterly absurd!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Huan immediately began to refute.
"Sister-in-law, I am an illegitimate son. Even if I am full of knowledge, it would be useless for me to take the imperial examination. Some people will definitely sabotage me behind my back."
"I'm afraid I won't even be able to get into the exam hall!"
"So now I'm looking for a job. Does my sister-in-law want me to continue being idle and loafing around outside?"
"No matter what the outside world says about the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it is undeniable that the Embroidered Uniform Guard is the emperor's personal guard. They are very good at monitoring officials and are quick to report any news. If there is any disturbance in the capital, I can inform my sister-in-law in advance."
After Jia Huan finished speaking, Wang Xifeng's brows relaxed a little.
She then took a sip and said:
"Pah! What do you mean by 'certain people'? Don't ever say that again!"
"And even if you joined the Embroidered Uniform Guard, you'd only be a lowly henchman. You dare dream of getting information from the imperial court? What a waste of money!"
"However, considering that Brother Huan at least knows how to improve himself, I'll help you this time. If you dare to use the money for gambling, don't ever come back to see me again!"
"Ping'er, give three hundred taels of silver to Brother Huan!"
"Yes, young mistress!"
A moment later, Ping'er handed Jia Huan a silver note containing three hundred taels of silver.
After receiving the silver note, Jia Huan expressed his heartfelt gratitude:
"Sister-in-law, I, Jia Huan, will never forget your timely help!"